Lip rouge applicator



Sept 6, 1938 I M. v. EASTLEY 2,129,051

lLIP ROUGE APPLICATOR Filed NOV. 16, 1936 Patented Sept. 6, 1938 PATENT `OFFICE LIP ROUGE APPLICATOR Mona V. Eastley, Los Angeles, Calif., assignor to Charles A. Mureau, Omaha, Nebr.

Application November 16, 1936, Serial No. 111,087

9 Claims.

This invention relates to a lip stick holder or applicator, and relates more particularly to a device of this character embodying eii'ective means for smoothing and spreading the rouge.

A general object of the invention is to provide a simple, practical and particularly effective lip stick holder embodying a brush for smoothing and spreading the lip rouge.

Another object of this invention is to provide a lip stick holder embodying a brush arranged or positioned where it may be easily and conveniently employed to apply, spread, smooth and outline the rouge, making it unnecessary to use the finger tips for this purpose.

Another object of this invention is to provide a lip rouge applicator of the character mentioned in which the brush protrudes from the effective end of the holder or device to be readily and conveniently available for immediate use.

Another object of this invention is to provide a lip stick holder of the character mentioned in which the brush does not interfere with the application of the lip rouge in the usual manner.

Another object of this invention is to provide a lip stick holder of the character mentioned embodying means for feeding the lip stick from the holder as it is`consumed or used, and means for retracting the brush when the stick becomes materially shortened through use. 3Q A further object of this invention is to provide a lip stick holder of the character mentioned that is small and compact and easy and convenient to use.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of a typical preferred form and application of the invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the lip stick holder embodying the present invention. Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing the device with the cover or cap removed. Fig. 3 is a central longitudinal detailed sectional View of the holder showing the cap removed and the lip stick shortened through Wear and projecting from the end of the holder. Fig. 4 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 4-4 on Fig. 2, and Fig. 5 is an enlarged transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 5--5 on Fig. 3.

The present invention is adapted to be embodied in forms having various means for feeding or advancing the lip stick andin forms having cases or bodies of various shapes, constructions, etc.' In the following detailed description I will describe a typical preferred form of the invention embodying a holder having a lip stick feeding means operated by relative rotation between the parts, it being understood that the invention is not to be construed as limited or restricted to the speciflc form or application of the invention about to be described.

The embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawing includes, generally, a body or case Ill,- a tubular stick I I of rouge, means I2 for feeding or advancing the stick II relative to the case IIJ, and a retractable brush I3 projecting through the tubular stick I I.

InA the particular form of the invention illustrated in the drawing the body or case I0 of the device is a cylindrical tubular member. The case Ill may be uniform in diameter and may be of substantial length. An inturned annular flange I4 is provided on what I will term the outer end of the case I0. A removable cover or cap I5 is provided to normally close the outer end of the case I0. The cap I5 is tubular in form to slidably telescope over the major outer portion of the case. An outwardly projecting annular bead or flange I6 on the tubular case Ill limits the inward movement of the cap I5 on tlr'e case. The outer portion of the cap I5 has a socket I1 for receiving the brush I3 when the cap is in position on the case. The particular cap I5 illustrated has a plurality of cylindrical portions I8 of progressively smaller diameter on its outer end, it being understood that the cap may be of any suitable design. The cap I5 may be readily slid from the case II) to leave the stick I I and the brush I3 exposed for 35 use.

The lip stick II is an elongate piece or body of lip rouge or the like. The stick II is preferably cylindrical and is proportioned to readily enter and project from the outer end of the case I0. It is a feature of the invention that the lip stick II is tubular. A central longitudinal opening I9 extends through the lip stick II from one end to the other. The stick II is initially of substantial length as illustrated in broken lines in Fig. l2. Fig. 3 of the drawing illustrates the stick I I shortened after extensive use. The inner end of the lip stick II is received or carried4 in a suitable carrier 2li. The carrier 20 is a cylindrical part of metal, or the like, proportioned to freely pass through the ange I4 on the outer end of the case III. The inner end ofi the lip stick II may be molded or force-fitted in the outer portion of the carrier 20 and the carrier has an internal bead or flange 2I for definitely limiting inward movement and displacement of the lip stick. 'I'he carrier 20 may be a cup-like member having a transverse web or wall 22 extending across its inner end. 'I'he wall 22 is provided with a central opening 23 for the purpose to be hereinafter described.

As pointed out above, the invention may be embodied in a holder having feeding means or Vlip stick advancing means of various natures.

The particular lip stick feeding means I2 illustrated in the drawing is operable by relative rotation between certain parts of the device to move the stick II longitudinally into and out of the outer end of the case I0. The means I2 includes a sleeve 24 arranged in the case I0 against its internal surface. The sleeve 24 may be secured against rotation relative to the case I by pressing an annular bead 25 ofthe sleeve into the annular depression at the inner side of the bead or flange I6. The sleeve 24 preferably terminates some distance from the outer end of the case III. The means I2 further includes a disc or knob 26 arranged across the inner end of the case I0. 'I'he knob 26 extends beyond the periphery of the case I0 and its periphery is knurled to be conveniently turned or manipulated.

The means I2 further includes a rotary sleeve or tube 21. The tube 21 is arranged longitudinally within the sleeve 24 and is secured or fixed to the turnable knob 26. In the structure illustrated an annular flange 28 on the inner end of the tube 21 is swe'ated or otherwise fixed to the knob 26. 'I'he tube 21 extends outwardly to surround the lip stick carrier 20. A spring or wire 29 is sprung into the carrier 20 and has a nger 30 projecting outwardly through an opening 3I in the wall of the carrier. The finger 30 passes through a longitudinal slot 32 in the rotary tube 21 and projects into a spiralled cam slot 33 in the sleeve 24 to cause longitudinal movement of the carrier 20 when there is' relative `movement between the sleeve 24 and the tube 21. A bead 34 on the tube 21 may rotatably fit in the concave inner side of the bead 25 to prevent longitudinal movement of the tube. With the parts just described relative rotation between the case IIJ and the knob 26 effects longitudinal movement of the carrier 26 and the lip stick II relative to the case I0, this action resulting from the cooperation of the iinger 30 with the slots 32 and 33. The parts are related so that the stick II may be full retracted within the case II! and projected a substantial distance from the outer end or the case by suitable manipulation of the knob 26.

The brush I3 and its supporting stem 35 are important features of the invention. The brush I3 projects from the outer end of the case III to be available for spreading and smoothing the rouge after the rouge has been applied in the usual manner and the stick II has been retracted. The stem 35 which carries the brush I3 extends longitudinally through the holder to pass through the opening 23 in the wall 22 and to enter the opening I9 in the lip stick I I. The stem 35 is threaded through an opening 36 in the knob 26 and has an operating part or knob 31 on its end part which projects from the knob 26. The knob 31 is suitably fixed to the stem 35. The stem 35 of the brush I3 normally turns with the knob 26 but the knob 31 may be manipulated to thread the stem 35 through the knob 26 to advance or retract the brush I3. The brush I3 is formed of a group or tuft of bristles secured to the outer end of the stem 35. In practice the brush I3 may comprise one or more tufts of camel's hair set or cemented in a socket 38 in the outer end of the stem 35. The parts are proportioned so that the brush I3 is adapted to project from the outer end of the case III and the lip stick I I when the lip stick is fully retracted in the case. When the stick II is worn away and is relatively short the stem 35 may be threaded inwardly to retract the brush I3 so that the brush does not interfere with the application of the rouge.

In use or operation the cap I may normally close the outer end of the case I0 Aand its socket I1 may receive the projecting brush I3 with suitable clearance. 'I'he cap I5 may be readily slid from the case I0 whereupon the knob 26 and the case I D may be turned relative to one another to feed or project the lip stick II from the outer end of the case I0. It will be observed that the brush I3 is connected with the knob 26 by the stem 35 so thatI it is not projected with the stick II. Thus the lip stick II may be projected from the case I0 to have its effective outer end beyond or clear of the brush I3. 'Ihis permits the lip rouge to be applied in the usual manner and the brush I3 in no way interferes with the application of the rouge. Following the application of the lip stick or rouge the stick II may be again retracted into the case by suitable relative rotation between the case III and the knob 26, whereupon the brush I3 may be employed to spread and smooth the rouge. If desired, the active outer end of the lip stick II may be projected to some extent so that the brush I3 projects only a slight distance from its outer end, so that the rouge may be applied simultaneously with the use of the brush I3. The brush I3 is centrally located at the outer end of the holder or device so that it is conveniently accessible for the smoothing and spreading of the rouge. The rouge application may be accurately and eiectively distributed, spread and outlined with the brush I3 making it unnecessary to soil the fingertips as is now the general custom.

The amount or extent of projection of the brush I3 from the outer end of the retracted lip stick II and the case I@ may be varied by merely turning the knob 31 to thread the stem 35 through the knob 26. When the lip stick II becomes materially shortened through use, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the brush I3 may be retracted by threading the stem 35 through the knob 26 so that the brush I3 does not interfere With'the free application of the lip rouge. Advancement and retraction of the tubular lip stick II over the brush I3 keeps the brush in shape and may prevent an excess accumulation of rouge on the brush. The embodiment of the brush I3 and its stern 35 in the holder does not render the device cumbersome and does not materially complicate its construction.

Having described only a typical preferred form and application of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to my? self any variations or modifications that may appear t0 those skilled in the art, or fail within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, I claim:

l. In a cosmetic applicator, a tubular stick of rouge, and a brush reciprocally movable in the opening of the stick.

2. In a cosmetic applicator, a tubular stick of rouge, a brush in the opening of the stick, the stick and brush being related for relative longitudinal movement, and means for effecting relative longitudinal movement between the stick and brush.

3. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a. tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, and a brush in the opening of the stick and supported .by the case to be exposed when the stick is in the retracted position in the case.

4. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a. tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, a brush in the stick exposed when the stick is in the retracted position, and means supporting the brush on the case for adjustment longitudinally of the stick.

5. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, abrush extending through the stick to be exposed when the stick is in the retracted position, and means supporting the brush on the case operable to partially retract the brush when the stick is shortened through use.

6. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, means for moving the stick between said positions, and

normally stationarily supported on the case to be exposed when the stick is in the retracted position.

'1. A cosmetic applicator including, a ca'se, a tubular stick oi rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, a stem carried by the case and extending into the stick, and a brush lon the stem 'exposed at the end of the stick when the stick is in the retracted position.

8. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, a stem extending into the stick, a brush on the stem exposed at the outer end of the stick when the stick is in the retracted position, and means for moving the stem longitudinally.

9. A cosmetic applicator including, a case, a tubular stick of rouge movable in the case between retracted and projected positions, a stem extending into the stick, a brush on the stem exposed at the outer end of the stick when the stick is in the retracted position, means for moving the stick between said positions, and screw thread means for moving 'the stem to retract the brush when the stick becomes short throughl use.

MONA V. EASTLEY. 

